THE
A Beaut'ful K oeriment. —If an aeorn
bo suspended by a piece of thread to
"within half an inch of some water eon- j
tained in a hyacinth glass, and so per
mitted to remain without being distur
bed. it will in a few months, hurst, and
throw a root down into the water, and i
shoot upward its tapering stem, with '
beautiful little green leaves. A young
oak tree, growing in this way on a
mantle-shelf of a room, is a very in
teresting object.
7o Print Jjcar.es and Weeds. —Be- j
tween a folded sheet of paper, well cov
ered with printer's ink, a leaf or sea- ;
weed is placed, and the folded paper
and its contents are then placed in one I
of the little wooden presses, between j
soft leathers, and rolled with a wooden '
roller. All the ribs, veins and promin
ences of the leaf are thus inked over. ;
Now, if the inked leaf ho placed upon |
paper, and rolled in the same manner. I
it yields of course an impression of it- •
sell', and gives an imprint of its finest
parts.
To Perfume Clothes —Cloves in a
coarse powder, one ounce; cassia, one
ounce; lavender flowers, one ounce;
lemon-peed, one ounce. Mix and put
them into little bags, and place them
where the clothes arc kept, or wrap
the clothes around them. They will
keep oft' insects.
Cranberry Tart. —Wash the berries
in a pan of water, rejecting the bad
ones; simmer them till they become
soft and burst open ; strain through a
line wire sieve, removing all the hulls;
add sugar to the taste; bake on a thick
under-crust in a moderate oven.
MOMMRBMtHObS
From the Sumlay School Times.
John Adams and the Sabbath.
The elder John Adams, while Presi
dent of the United States, as he was
returning from the country to his fam
ily in Boston, was interrupted by a
New" England snow storm, which effec
tually blocked up his way. Ho was
then at Andover, twenty miles from
Boston, where his family, as lie had
learned were waiting his arrival.
Sabbath morning the roads became for
the first time passable. On the ques
tion of going to Boston that day, it
was the opinion of the clergyman of
the place that the circumstances of his
detention, and the sickness of his fam
ily, would justify his traveling on the
Sabbath. ILis reply was, that the jus
tifiable occasion in this case would not
prevent the had influence ot his exam
ple on those who might see him trav
eling on the Sabbath, without know
ing the cause. He therefore decided
to wait till Monday. Have we chief
magistrates now who are as scrupu
lously careful to shun the appearance
of evil ?
The Profane Pilot.
All the day I was the witness of his
skill and power, as he guided our little
steamer, in a low stage of the river,
through the countless intricacies of
the navigation. I was a deeply pain
ed witness, too, of his dreadful profan
ity. Frightful oaths, in startling fre
quency, broke from his lips. Yet he
was kind, good-natured, frank, and
open-hearted, and I could not but feel a
lively interest in him. I could not but
press him, as we parted, to look well
after his eternal welfare, put in such
jeopardy by his wicked life. He fetch
ed my exhortation to an abrupt close
by the reply: 'Stranger! a man that
pilots a stern-wheel steamer on this
river, in such a stage of water, ought
to go to heaven anyhow I'
Are there not many who have as
absurd self-righteous schemes of reach
ing heaven as this profane pilot on the
fat her ot Waters'— Congregationalist.
TO STRICK JOSH
IS not the question, but where is WM. D.
Mclntyre's VARIETY STORE ?
Iwo doors west ot Sample's Hotel, where
is constantly kept on hand a new, clean and
fresh assortment of fine and common
NUTS, FRUITS,
Temperance Drinks,
CAK.ES,
STATIONERY &c-
NOTIONS—such as Needles. Pins, Thim
bles, Combs. Soaps, Extracts. Hair Oils, Fish
ing Tackle, Segars, Tobacco, Matches, Spices,
fcc., &c.
WM. D. McINTYRE. Proprietor.
J. M. STAUBEU, Salesman,
Lewistown, May 20, 1863.
TIN VTA-RE & STOVES
Of all patterns, constantly kept, and for
sale at very low figures, as usual, at the
famous BIG COFFEE POT SIGN.
Lewistown, August 6, 1862.
DRUGS.
SPECIAL attention given to the purchase
and sale of Drugs. The amount eold is
a sufficient guarantee that the medicines are
pure and prices moderate.
mh2s F. J. nOFFMAN.
SUPERIOR TEAS.
YOUNG HYSON, Imperial and Black at
jyl F. J. HOFFMAN'S.
INTEIST WANTED
FOR THE INVALID CORPS.
CwNLY thos*e faithful soldiers who. from
r wounds or the hardships of war, are no
longer fit for active field duty will he receiv
ed in this Corps of Honor. Enlistments will
be for three years unless sooner discharged.
Pay and allowance same as for officers and
men uf the United States infantry ; except
that no premium or bounties for enlistment
will be allowed. This will not invalidate
any pensions or bounties which may be due
for previous services.
For the -convenience of service, the men
will be selected for three grades of duty.
Those who ate most efficient and able bodied,
and capable of performing guard duty, etc.
will be armed with muskets, and assigned to
to companies of the First Battallion. Those
of the next degree of efficiency, including
those who have lost a hand or an arm ; and
the least effective, including those who have
lost a foot or leg. to the companies of the
Second or Third Battallioiis ; they will be
armed with swords.
The duties will be chiefly to act as provost
guards and garrisons for cities ; guards for
hospitals and other public buildings; and as
clerks, orderlies, fce. If found necessary
they may be assigned to forts. &c.
Ac'ing Assistant Provost Marshals Gener
al are authorized to appoint Officers of the
Regular Service, or of the Invalid Corps, to
administer the oath of enlistment to those
men who have completely fulfilled the pre
scribed conditions of admission to the Invalid
Corps, viz :
1. That the applicant is unfit for service in
the field
2. That he is fit for the duties, or some of
them, indicated above.
3. That, if not now in the service, he was
honorably discharged.
4. That he is meritorious and deserving
For enlistment or further information ap
ply to the Board of Enrollment for the dis
trict in which the applicant is a resident.
By order of JAMES B. FRY, Provost Mar
shal Gcueral,
J. I>. CAMPBELL,
Captain and Provost Marshal.
Huntingdon, January 0, 1864.
THE RURAL AMERICAN,
The Best Paper for Farmers and Fruit Grow
crs—Fight Dollars Premium for on
ly Twenty Subscribers !
I want 10,000 club agents to circulate the
Rural American, Utica, N. Y. Volume
VIII commences January Ist, 1864, paper
free to club subscr hers in December! This
is decidedly the best and cheapest farmer's
and fruit grower's paper in existence, at only
$1 a year, and every subscriber receives two
of the best GRAPE VINES known to exi-t,
6ent free of all expense, or one dollar's worth
of Russell's Great Prolific Strawberry Plants,
the largest and most productive in the world,
many of which are actually as large as HENS'
EGGS ! fiafEvery person who remits $1 will
receive the paper free to January next, and
through 1864 for his money i Sample cop
ies sent free to all applicants, with full de
tails. Positively 1 offer the best terms to
Postmasters and other club agents of any
other publisher in this country. Eight dol
lars in premiums for every club of twenty
subscribers! I have an immense supply of
the choicest grape vines, ail of which are
to be TREE to my subscribers ! Send for
specimen copies immediately, and address
T. B. MINER, Clinton,
novlS Oneida Co., New York.
NATHANIEL KENNEDY'S
STons,
In the Odd Fellows' Hall.
A Very Choice Assortment of Old Liquors.
I OFFER for sale all the liquors, late the
6toek of John Kennedy, dee'd., embracing
prime French Brardy, Cherry Brauuy, Gin,
Wines, Jamaica Spirits, and Scotch Aie. Ho
tel keepers are requested to cail.
6*sL,Physieians can always obtain a pure
article for the sick.
ALSO,
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Groceries,
QueeDsware, Stoneware, Hardware, Cedar
ware, always on hand; Shoulders. Hams. Fish,
Ilorring, Shad, and Mackerel; Dried Beef of
a most excellent quality; with Boots and Shoes
in great variety. All the goods will be sold
very low. " N. KENNEDY.
Lewistown, January 15, 1861. ,
4 S the action of the Relief Board does not
XJL seem to be fully comprehended, frequent
applications for relief being made in person
or by letter to the undersigned, he deems it
proper to state that payments will be tem>
porarily renewed to those formerly on the
list on presentation of certificate signed by
not less than three known taxpayers, stating
that the applicant has not received suffi
cient from her husband or other support, to
enable her, together with her own industry,
to make a living for herself and family, and
giving reasons for such inability. This is
intended for the benefit of all really in need,
and for no others.
Ihe following form for applications for re
lief on the part of families of drafted men,
is published for public iaformation:
The undersigned respectfully represents
that her [here insert husband, son, or broth
er, as the case may be] who was her support,
has been drafted, and is now in the service of
the U. States as a soldier; —that she has
child , aged
years ; that neither he nor she owns real
property nor personal estate sufficient for her
maintenance ; —that she is ——— years of age
and in health.
Signature of applicant.
Sworn and subscribed before me I
this day of 1863. I
J. P.]
I At the head of the application the name
of the soldier, the company and regiment he
is in. and when and where enlisted, must be
stated, or a certificate accompany it that he
has been mustered iuto the service.]
, Ih® undersigned, residents of the district
in which the above applicant resides, hereby
certify that they believe the facts set forth
a jove are true, and that she is justly entitled
to the benefits of the relief fund.
(To be signed by at least two known tax
payers.)
On the reception of the above, the full ben
efit of the relief fund of this county will be
awarded for 12 weeks, and should the draft
ed m-in not receive his pay regularly, it can
be renewed under the reduced rates.
lhe above form can be filled up by almost
any person, and will render unnecessary per
sonal applications to the undersigned.
GEO. FRVSINGER,
t Secretary to Relief Board.
Lewistown, January 13, 1864.
Great Exhibition
AT
A. FELIX'S
Grocery and Variety Store.
nAYING just returned from the city with
the largest stock and most
WONDERFUL CURIOSITIES
AND
PANSY ITCSICNS
that were ever kept in Lewistown for
'JIDUMI BMiB,
I would invite the community at large to
call and see this great exhibition of fancy
and useful articles.
I also invite customers to call and exam
iue my stock of
of which I keep a general assortment, con
stantly on hand, fresh for family use, which
will be offered at the lowest cash prices.
All kinds of Spices, Dried Fruit, Fine
Black and Green Teas, Coffee, Confectioneries,
plain and fancy styles, large stock of
S/Pv&iJß
for the Holidays, and a larg° variety of
goods too numerous to specify in this adver
tisement arc kept at my Variety Store.
novlS " A. FELIX.
IT THE DIHIDAIS!!
In addition to an extensive stock of
GOLD & SILVER WATCHES,
MEDALLIONS,
BREAST PINS,
RINGS,
and otiier
AT
ik w* mm**
establishment will be found a beautiful as
sortment of
WILLOW WORK STANDS,
mm* umn>
Photograph Albums, $1 to $9,
ALSO,
of all the prominent
mm
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
and hundreds of articles suitable for Pres
ents during the Hollidays.
Keep up the good old custom of giving
presents, and for suitable ones, which are
sure to please wife, sister, mother, daughter,
sweetheart, husband, son, or brother, call on
11. W. JI'NKIN.
Lewistown, Dec. 9, 1963.
lamm&x sosb
IF 1 .ZL. 3FL J&/jl IEE 2 JFL £3
AND
£ $2) 3 3233? 323*
JGIIIJ B. Sni^IISIIVIEIi
i)EGS leave to inform the citizens of Mif
) tiin and adjoining counties that he has
just opened in his new store room in Market
street, Lewistown, a few doors east of the
diamond, a full stock of
HARDWARE,
comprising everything usually kept in a
Hardware Store, and which will be sold at a
lower profit than goods of this kind have ever
before been offered in Lewistown. The fol
lowing classification embraces the leading ar
ticles on sale:
IFs]£ 8
A general assortment of Carpenters' and
Joiners' Tools: a large lot of llinges. Screws,
Door Locks, Bolts, Axes and Hatchets, Door
Bells, Chalk, Twine, Tacks, Trowels, Gate
Hinges, etc. Butchers' Tools, consisting of
Patent Saws, Spring Balances, Cleavers,
Knives, Steels, etc., etc.
Scythes, Sickles, Bakes, Forks, Shovels,
Hoes, Sandboards for Scythes. Trace und
Halter Chains, Currycombs, Cards, etc.
FOR HOUSEKEEPERS A\l> OTHERS:
An excellent assortment of Fine Cutlery,
comprising Knives and Forks of varied styles,
Dessert, Tea and Table Spoons, Scissors, Ra
zors. etc. Also, Buck Saws, Cedar Spiggots,
Andirons, Shoe Brushes, Mouse Traps, coarse
and fiuo Sieves.
IRON, NAILS, &c.
All sizes of Xails and Brads, very low by
the keg; nail rod, bar, round and hoop Iron;
Steei ; Iron Wire, Carriage Springs, Wagon
Boxes, etc., etc
call is respectfully requested, as I
am confident that my goods and prices will
not fail to please.
JOIIX B. SELIIEIMER.
Lewistown, May 21, 1862.
T DBA C C 0!
Genuine Oriental Turkish, Im.
Turkish, Hose, Favorite, Un
ion, Kiss-me-quick, ISeafar
latti, &c.
So. 1, i and 3 CUT & DRY, vtrv low.
ALSO,
PIPES, TOBACCO-POXES,
CIGARS,
and in fact everything that belongs to his
line of business, at very low figures.
Call and examine for yourselves, and save
money by buying at the Cigar and Tobacco
Store of
£. FRYSIXGER,
novll Lewistown, Pa.
Ov, i■. i w Ou-Li ; i
TOAiaMB mi*
selected for family use, at
J. C. BLISTER & CO'S.
ATTENTION, BLACKSMITHS'
Allegheny Smith Coal,
AC
J. C. BLYMYER & Co's.
AND
BRAID STAMPING
Done on the most fashionable patterns by
MRS. MARION W. SHAW.
Lewistown, Sept. 23, 1863-
uh J, AiDHiJiLi,
East Market street,
LEU ISTOU \)
Has now open the largest assortment of
MEN'S,
BOYS',
CHILDREN'S, d
INFANTS'
Of every style and variety.
Crown, Military, Slouch and Broadbrim,
ever opened in Lewistowa.
ALSO,
a select assortment of
FURS,
all of which, having been bought low, will
be sold cheap
HOZR. CASH.
and examine for yourselves.
Lewistown, October 15, 18(32.
PALL 111 111 11! liOOl
AT ELYICYES,'S
Mammoth Store.
Glen Echo Mills
CARPETS,
a superior article,
GIL CLOTHS,
Ladies and Children's
P/.ITCTJ J'-JP.S,
at very low prices,
S 11 A WLS,
in great variety,
DRESS GOODS,
an immense assortment in
FRENCH, ENGLISH AND
comprising Merinoes, Reps, Va'ours, De
Laiues
Ladies' and Gentlemen's
HOSIERY AND GLOVES,
in large variety.
Ladies Cloaks,
Ready-Made Clothing,
a large stock,
CLOTHS,
C ASSIMERES,
M'JMU wmiu^
and a general assortment of
Men's Wear for Wintej.
Best make
HOOP SKIRTS,
in large variety.
Lewistown, November 11, 1563.
Large Stock of Furniture on
Hand.
A FELIX is still manufacturing all kinds
jljL of Furniture. Young married persons
and others that wish to purchase Furniture
will find a good assortment on hand, which
will ha sold cheap for cash, or country pro
duce: aken in exchange for same. Give me
a call o I \ alley street, near Black Bear Ho
tel. " feb 21
Sausage cutters and stuffer* at
F. J. HOFFMAN'S.
WILLIAM UMD,
has now open
A NEW STOCK
OF
Cloths, Cassimeres
AND
VESTSNas,
which will be made up to order iu the neat
est and must fashionable styles. apll)
Excise Stamps
For Sale at the
LEWISTOWN POST OFFICE.
AGREEMENT,
BANK CHECK.
NOTES AND DRAFTS,
BOND.
CONTRACT.
CON VE VANCE,
LEASE.
MORTGAGE.
POWER of ATTORNEY,
PROBATE OF WILLS.
PROTEST.
ORIGINAL PROCESS.
Any other deseripiion of Stamps wanted
will he furnished at short notice in any quan
tity desired. jaii2S
J. A. ROHRER,
DENTIST,
respectfulv inform the citizens
t V of Mifflin and Huntingdon counties,
that he will practice at the following times
and places:
The first week in each month at McVey
town; second at Belleville; third at McAlavey's
Fort. Huntingdon county.
He is prepared to execute work of all kinds
pertaining to his profession. Teeth inserted
on silver and gold plate or vulcanite base.
Extracting and filling teeth done in the most
approved manner. jel7-ly.
A. iT. SKTJLLj
West Market St, Nearly fljpositc the Red
Lion Hotel,
OFFERS his services to the public in re
pairing Guns, Rifles, &c , making Pat
terns of all kinds to order, and Jobbing gen
erally in his line of business. He is an ex
perienced workman, and will not fail in giv
ing satisfaction to ail who may favor him with
work.
£?3L.Guds kept on hand for Hire. oct2B ly
AMBROTYPES
AND
The Gems of the Season.
CIMIIS is no humbug, but a practical truth
J The pictures taken by Mr. Burkholder
are unsurpassed for BOLDNESS TRUTH
FULNESS. BEAUTY OF FINISH, and
DURABILITY. Prices varying according
to size and quality of frames and Cases.
Room over the Express Office.
Lewistown, August 23, 1860.
ROBERT W. rATTON,
SOI Til SIDE OF .11 ARRET STREET,
LEWISTOW N, PA.
HAS just received and opened at his es
tablishment a new supply of
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry,
mvimyixjiwmi
Fancy Articles, &c.,
which he will dispose of at reasonable prices.
He invites all to give him a call and examine
his stock, which embraces ail articles in his
line, and is sufficiently large to enable all to
' make selections who desire to purchase.
fIgrRLPAIKIXi • neatly and expeditiously
' attended to, and all work warranted.
lhankful for the patronage heretofore re
! ceive# he respectfully a>ks a continuance of
: the same, and will endeavor to please all who
l may favor him with their custom. feb2
To my Friends both Old & New.
I've something good to tell you,
Mere you siuting by my side,
But of things I've to sell you,
lou can read at your fire side.
If you'll only send and get
A book I have for vou,
1 hat will tell you ail and yet
Will keep you laughing too.
And since the book is printed,
lo my stock I've added new,
filings even there not hinted,
So I 1! mention one to you.
I've bought a Patent Fastning,
'Tis for puting up tin spout,
Neater, better and more lasting,
Than any you see about.
But I must be brief you know
In a column here like this,
So now I'll say, but ho!
'lhat COFFEE POT SIGN don't miss.
P. S.—A good Lard Can for every man,
And a Fat Press that is the best.
oct2l J. IRWIN WALLIS.
NEW GOODS
TOM COX'S.
HA \ IN< I a fine assortment of Shoes suit
able for spring and summer, I would in
vite my customers to call and take a look at
them, as they consist of Women's, Misses
and Children's work, of all the various styies,
such as Ladies', Misses and Children's
Balmorals of very handsome styles; also
Men's Balmoral Gaiters, Oxford Ties, and
Brogans. Boys and Youth's Balmorals of
different styles. As Shoes are very high, I
propose to sell at very small profit, for cash.
Home made work on hand, and will make
all the various styles to order at shortest no
tice at tne old stand in the j üblic scjuare,
third door west of Geo. Blymyer's store.
ap22 1863 * T. COX.
AMERICAN WATCHES,
English Lever Full Jeweled, Detached dit
to, Cylinder Escapements, and all kiode.
War prices, at PATTON'S.
X) F. ELLIS, of tlio late tirm of McCoy
\ • & Ellis, has just returned from the city
with a choice assortment of
Dry Goods and Groceries
selected with care and purchased fur cash,
which are offered to the public at a small ad
vance on cost. The stock, of Dry Goods em
braces all descriptions of
GOODS,
suitable for Ladies. Gentlemen arid Children,
with many new patterns. His
(Hrocflits
comprise Choice Sugars, Molasses. Java, Rio
and Laguyra Coffee, superior Teas, &e Also,
Boots and Shoes, Queensware, and all other
articles usually found in stores —all which
the customers of the late firm and the* public
in general are invited to examine.
R. F. ELLIS.
Country Produce received as usual and the
full market price allowed therefor?
Lewistown, April 30, 1802.
Not Wiman's Steam Gun !
BUT
MARKS & WILLIS'
STI.III PLOTS .HILL!
r I~MIE subscribers have erected a Plaster
A Mill in connection with their Steam Mill,
and are prepared to furnish all who may call
on them, ar any time, with fine, fresh ground
Plaster. They will purchase all kinds of
Grain offered, and pay the highest market
prices. Floor and Feed, Coal of all qualities
and sizes. Salt, Fish, Groceries Ac., constant
ly on hand and for sale to suit the times.
MARKS A WILLIS.
Lewistown. Jan. 15, 1862.
HARNESS. &C.
The subscriber having now on
hand one ot the best and largest
ry stocks between Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh, in order to accom
modate business to the times, offers lor saie
complete assortment of
Saddles, Harness, Bridles, foliar?, Trnnlis,
U Slips, Haines, Valises, tarpet Bags,
which are offered for sale low for cash, or ap
proved credit.
Among his stock will he found some high
ly finished sets ot light Harness equal to anv
manufactured,
Let all in want of good articles, made by
experienced workmen, give him a call.
JOHN DAVIS.
Lewistown, April 19, 1860.
LUMBER! LUMBER!!
Wm. B. Hoffman
\\ 01. LI) respectfully inform the public
t T that he has now on hand a very large
stock of Lumber, embracing :
Boards, Plank, Scantling, Shingles, Shing
ling Lath, Plastering Lath, Garden
Pale, Fence Rails. Sash of
all sizes, Doors. Blinds
and Shutters and ready worked Flooring.
Mr. 11., being a practical carpenter, and
having selected his stock personally with
great care, Farmers, Builders, and others,
needing anything in his line, are assured that
they will find it to their advantage to give
him a call.
N. B. Mr. 11. is still agent for the sale of
the celebrated wooden water pipe manufac
tured by the \\ illiamsport Company. Or
ders for any size will be promptly attended
to.
Lewistown, June 11, 1802.
TREMENDOUS FIGHT !
VM> Knock down of prices, since the
new arrival of Boots, Shoe* and Gaiters
at the PEOPLE'S BOOT AND SHOE
STORE, in West Market street, nearly oppo
site Maj. Eisenbise's Red Lion Hotel.
Call and examine for yourselves our large
and varied assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's
and Children's wear, which vre will sell cheap
er than the cheapest. Look at the price list:
Mens coarse Boots, from $1.40 to 3 (H)
Men's Calf " , " 2.50 to 3.25
Ooy's " 90 to 1.87
Men's Br gans " 75 to 1 02
Women's Gaiters, high heels, 75 to 1.25
Misses' and Children's Shoes, 12 to 75
1 runks. aiises and Carpet Bags of various
sizes and patterns, constantly kept on hand.
Measures taken for boots and shoes, which
will 1 e made at the shortest notice. Repair
ing done in the neatest manner.
aug27-y E. C. II AMU TON.
A NEW STOCK OF
BOOTS & SHOES,
lust received. Billy .Johnson always
ahead ! So come on boys! I'rices
very little hiyher than last Fall!
4 S his stock is regularly made to order.
iA he can recommend it to he good, and
warrant it against rips the same as homemade
work, and it being purchased before the last
rue in prices, gives him an opportunity of
selling cheaper than those now purchasing.
He also has a stock of cheap work on hand
which he don't reeonmieud unless it be to
wear out fast.
MANUFACTURING of all kinds atten
ded to as usual, ami repairing on the shortest
notice, hut bear in mind that his terms are
strictly CASH. No goods given out unless
paid for, and in all cases where work dt n't
suit and is returned in good order, the money
will be refunded so customers will oblige him
very much by complying with the above reg
ulations. lie is thankful to customers for the
past, and hopes to have a liberal share of
their patronage in the future.
se l' 9 WM. JOHNSON.
Lock Repairing, Pipe Laying,
Plumbing and White Smithing
above branches of business will be
J_ promptly attended to on application at
the residence <>f the undersigned in Main
street. Lewistown.
i aul ° GEORGE MILLER.
OTLST
COAL Oil, Lard, Sperm and Flaxseed Oils
mh2 ° F. J. HOFFMAN.
ALBUMS,
OF all kinds and styles from 75 cent? to
3>lo. Call and see,"at PATTON'S
("IOAL HODS, Sheet Zinc, Pokers, Shovels
J and Mica at F. J. HOFFMAN'S.